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Barite from San Pasqual Mine, Zimapan, Hidalgo, Mexico

 
Barite from San Pasqual Mine, Zimapan, Hidalgo, Mexico

Barite from San Pasqual Mine, Zimapan, Hidalgo, Mexico

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Barite from San Pasqual Mine, Zimapan, Hidalgo, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 32592
Mineral:Barite
Locality:San Pasqual Mine, Zimapan, Hidalgo, Mexico
Description:Thin bladed crystals of blue barite up to 4 mm with partial overgrowth of a second white mineral (aragonite?) that fluoresces bright green under UV illumination.
Overall Size:8x8x4 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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